Chicago’s CTA is transforming public transit using edge technology powered by Intel, City Tech Collaborative, and Genetec. A pilot program integrates AI, LIDAR, Wi-Fi sensors, and fare data to track real-time rider demand, bus occupancy, and external factors like weather and traffic. This smart, open-architecture solution enhances operational agility without replacing legacy systems. By analyzing data at the edge, CTA can deploy buses more effectively, improve rider experiences, support social distancing, and build a scalable, data-driven transit platform for future citywide innovation.

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